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Mark Curnutte started covering the Bengals and the NFL for The Enquirer in 2000. He previously wrote about urban affairs and other social issues for the Enquirer. He won the prestigious 1994 Unity Award from Lincoln University (Missouri) for "A Polite Silence," a seven-day series about race relations in Greater Cincinnati. He also has worked as an assistant features editor and features writer at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. Curnutte is second vice president and a three-year board member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). He is a 1984 Miami University graduate.

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Saturday, July 28, 2007

Saturday morning practice notes

GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- The Bengals held their second training camp practice from 9-11 this morning in a light, misty rain. ... Safety Marvin White, the rookie fourth-round draft pick who signed a four-year contract Friday, was at practice. He worked into the defensive rotation in the secondary and spent time working as a gunner on punt coverage -- a position he said he played in college. He also said he was glad to have the contract part of rookie life behind him.

Wide receiver Antonio Chatman did not practice this morning after pulling up with a hamstring strain in practice Friday. ... Right tackle Willie Anderson said he could not disclose the ailment, lingering from last season, that finds him unable to practice. ... Rookie running back Kenny Irons stayed on the field after practice with position coach Jim Anderson. They were working on Irons' footwork and handling of pitches to the left. "He wants to be good," Anderson said of Irons.

Wide receiver Chad Johnson and cornerback Deltha O'Neal continue to engage in a highly enteraining personal battle within the offense-defense 11-on-11 periods. O'Neal appears to be interested, at least at this point, of reverting to his 2005 form when he tied for the NFL lead with 10 interceptions. ... The other player the defense needs to have, middle linebacker Ahmad Brooks, continues to impress. He had what would have been a sack on a blitz and blew up a running play to the left by beating his blocker to the hole. Brooks has the opportunity to be a great NFL player.

Cornerback Leon Hall, the first-round pick, remains the only unsigned player. ... The Bengals will practice from 7-9 tonight.


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